[Tweet “#Entrepreneurship isn’t about the money you make, but the opportunities for others you create.”] Jason Brown, former center for the St. Louis Rams, was let go by the team in 2012 after a seven year career in the NFL. He was 29 at the …
How to Be a Great Judge of Character
Throughout childhood and adolescence, we’re told not be judgmental – not to ‘judge’ others. That’s horrible advice, especially in business and entrepreneurship. Working with the wrong people can cost you tens of thousands, if not millions, and tremendous other opportunity. Hell, working with the wrong …
You Know You’re an Entrepreneur When…
There’s a famous quote about being an entrepreneur: “Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t, so that you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t.” How true. Throughout the adventures of entrepreneurship you are certain …
The 5 Characteristics of a Serial Entrepreneur
Oftentimes, should-be entrepreneurs find themselves dissatisfied in life when they are in an ‘employee role’. Their career dissatisfaction slowly but surely creeps into their personal life too. Feeling lost and unmotivated in that role they begin to self-doubt. I know this because I’ve been in …
Stop Surviving and Start Thriving
Almost everyone wants to be an entrepreneur, yet very few people are. Why? One word: fear. If left unchecked, fear kills motivation and dreams by pushing us back on our heels. It puts us into survival mode, often making us doubt our abilities while destroying …
Pulling Weeds
Much to the amusement of my friends, and resulting in me being the butt of many emasculating jokes, I love gardening and landscaping. It’s an outlet that gives my ADD personality the instant gratification it sometimes needs; and it gives me an excuse to enjoy …
Judo is THE Sport for Entrepreneurs
The importance of being athletic and active was ingrained in me from a young age. And competitive sports were a huge part of my life from childhood into my early twenties. But when my years as a college athlete ended, I drifted into the typical …
Are You a Winter Soldier?
My eyes are throbbing. It’s almost midnight and I’ve been stuck in my office since 7:30 this morning… writing and researching on the computer with a headset wrapped around my dome. I must have taken 50 calls today and yet didn’t have the time to …
The Character of an Amazing Entrepreneur
The idea of being an entrepreneur crashes through almost everyone’s mind at some point or another in their lives. Few people follow the idea through to fruition. For most, it typically ends up becoming a passing fantasy. Becoming an entrepreneur is not the best way …
From Poor and Hungry to a Legendary Philanthropist and Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship comes with tremendous challenge and massive pay off for those who succeed in overcoming hurdles. At the end of the day success or failure comes down to your degree of perseverance. For the greatest of entrepreneurs, those who manage to change the world with …